SFS2 - Science Fiction Short Stories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781499335903)

SFS2 is an amazing collection of ten science fiction stories that will please any reader looking for adventure. The author aims for the stars and definitely hits his mark. Some of these ten stories seems like they could happen right now, and others in the near future. With the technology we live with today, this science fiction could be real life. SUMMARY: Lost Planet: A television news reporter trapped in a new post- apocalyptic world knows that there is more going on than what meets the eye. A surprise plot twist will make your jaw drop. An Alien Animal: An exciting story with a hilarious plot twist. A semi ordinary guy with a big mouth lands himself in hot water when the adventure he dreams of suddenly lands in his lap. Half Invention: A very interesting time machine story that leaves you wanting more. A definite view of how human excitement invariably transcends human reason. 404: A very interesting story about technology of the possibly not so distant future. This story has quite the humanistic touch as well as a mother loses her son and gains him back due to some extraordinary but illegal technology. Lie Free Society: A tale that could have taken place at almost any time and location, it is a great cultural lesson on the powers of perception and belief. Secret Invention: A devious double cross scheme. A brilliant scientist gains the ability to clone humans begins to be afraid of where this technology could lead when his boss forces him to clone a strange and unknown subject. Successful Failure: A true disappearing act, this story will leave you amazed and feeling just a little sorry for the protagonist. A tale of government secrecy at its best. Ten Million: A near future story that is full of intrigue and mystery. Quite an interesting plot of what happens when a schemer gets schemed himself. Custom Kids: Really, a story that is not that farfetched and could take place in the near future with the pace that genetic study is moving at today. What would you do if the child you loved what not who you really thought they were? Meat Market: A near future story that literally gives the term 'a pound of flesh' a new meaning. Read this story with the question 'what if?' in the back of your mind and just see where the author and your imagination take you.

Author: Krishna Kumar Mani
ISBN-10: 1499335903
ISBN-13: 9781499335903
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2014
Pages: 110
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.23d